BENSALEM, Pa. — Hurricane Sandy claimed more lives Wednesday even though it has passed.

Two people died in an early morning house fire at 2927 Marion Ave in Bensalem. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning a passerby observed the house on fire and immediately called 911. Eddington Fire Company, who had a crew stationed overnight, was able to respond within minutes along with other rescue personnel. They entered the home and located two people lying on the floor. The victims were taken to Aria Torresdale Hospital but later died. It appears that the residents may have attempted to extinguish the fire on their home.

As of now the cause of the fire has been ruled electrical, and appears to be related to the storm.

The two victims are identified as Helen Markett, 95, and her daughter Kathy Griffin, 64. Additionally their pet dog died in the fire.

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The investigation is being handled by the Bensalem Fire Rescue Department and Bensalem Police.